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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 426.84 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 426.84 and 138.42 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 426.84 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/426.84 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 426.84 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 59,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,083.19/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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